On Mon, Dec 29, 2003 at 09:24:38 +0100, David Baron wrote: > 1. Are alsa drivers multi-client? (Two applications can read/write > simultaneously to the in or out--i.e. a patch controller and a sequencer > doing notes). Some are, some aren't - it depends on the hardware, but theres a system called dmix than can be used to share i/os between apps. > 2. Can dummy MIDI devices be installed (virmidi?) to be used for pipelining > midi-out from one program to midi-in to another or for overcoming > single-client problems (Windows examples MidiYoke, MidiMatrix, Hubi's). You dont need that - the alsa-sequencer system can route midi between apps. The apps with inputs should appear as possible MIDI outputs in the app, but if not you can use a patchbay like qjackctl to make alsa-sequencer connections. > 4. Jack has been recommended. What precisely is this and how does this work? It allows routing audio between applications, synchronisation and transport control. Its pretty much essential. > 5. Can the recommended Ardour/Jack rpm for Madrake be used on Debian? Probably not, but check out demudi: http://demudi.org/ - Steve
